Spotlight: Sustainable Spirits News Highlights
#SeeingGreen - Sustainable Spirits news highlights: Sustainable wine for the outdoors. Key takeaways from US Sustainable Winegrowing Summit. Diageo / ecoSPIRITS partner on reusable packaging. Brother's Bond / WhistlePig team on regen ag. Spotlights on Heineken, Johnnie Walker, Suntory. And much more.
Brands in the news: Diageo, ecoSPIRITS, HEINEKEN Beverages, Johnnie Walker, Revelshine Wines, Suntory Global Spirits, WhistlePig Whiskey, Almqvist Destilleri, Organic Grape Spirit Ltd, Greensand Ridge Ltd, Penrhos Spirits, William Grant & Sons and many others.
Sustainable wine created for the outdoors
“The sleek silver, space-age-looking bottle of Revelshine Wine is smaller than a regular bottle of wine. I twist off the cap and sip the delicate rosé, it goes down smooth and easy. I can taste the delicate blend of berries. I pick up the lightweight bottle. It is an excellent choice for an outdoor adventure.”
US Sustainable Winegrowing Summit: Key takeaways
“The 2024 US Sustainable Winegrowing Summit was held this spring in Lodi, California, where 250 vintners, trade, media and sustainability academics and experts came together for the third summit, a collaborative initiative from nine US associations.”
Diageo and ecoSPIRITS distributing alcohol to venues in refillable containers
“Diageo and ecoSPIRITS are in a global agreement to distribute Gordon’s gin, Captain Morganrum, and Smirnoff vodka in reusable packaging at bars, hotels, and restaurants via the ‘lower carbon, lower waste’ ecoTOTE technology.”
Heineken steps up sustainability drive, moving to 65% returnable glass for beer portfolio in 2024 with R2,3-billion investment
“HEINEKEN, the renowned global premium beer maker, has invested R2,3-billion in its returnable bottling programme in South Africa, more than doubling its share of returnable beer bottles. The move, which will see the Heineken beer brand move into returnable glass, aligns to the company’s global ambition of net zero carbon by 2040 as per the Dutch Brewers’ “Brew a Better World” strategy.”
Stepping into a greener future one tree at a time; Johnnie Walker’s commitment to environmental sustainability
“Johnnie Walker, the world’s leading Scotch Whisky brand, is making waves in the realm of environmental sustainability. With a clear vision for a greener future, the brand has embraced eco-friendly practices and invested in green initiatives to significantly reduce its carbon footprint.”
Suntory Beverage & Food leverages AI on blackcurrant farms to support UK biodiversity efforts
“SBF GB&I’s project is helping to demonstrate how farm stewardship can go hand-in-hand with wildlife protection and is part of the company’s broader commitment to improving biodiversity.”
These Fine Wine Producers are Investing in a Sustainable Future
“These wine makers are investing in the younger generation and sustainable methods.”
Sustainability, healthism and territory: this is where the wine world will “go” in the next decade
“But also with focus of “global” scope as demonstrated by “The Future is? Possible scenarios for wine 2034”, conducted by Denis Pantini, head of Nomisma Wine Monitor. What should we expect, then, in 10 years’ time for the world of wine? Meanwhile, the growth of concepts such as “sustainability”, “healthiness”, and “terroir”, which are increasingly dear to consumers. ”
Drylaw bets £5m on sustainable spirits
“Organic Grape Spirit distillery in Kent, England, has launched Drylaw, a product line with the aim of ‘revolutionising the spirits industry’… Drylaw uses imported organic grape must from Spain to produce a range of spirits, using diverse grape varieties and yeast strains to unlock different flavours during fermentation and cold distillation under vacuum while minimising energy consumption and waste.”
Brother’s Bond and WhistlePig make sustainable pact
“WhistlePig Whiskey and Brother’s Bond Bourbon have teamed up with their latest releases to support regenerative agriculture in the US. The two brands have recently launched sustainably made whiskeys: Brother’s Bond Regenerative Grain Straight Bourbon and WhistlePig FarmStock Beyond Bonded Rye Whiskey.”
Almqvist Destilleri founder shares sustainable goals
“Launched in 2022, Swedish producer Almqvist Destilleri has partnered with Speciality Drinks to launch its two flagship products in the UK: Rejmyre Akvavit and Nordic Dry Gin. The distillery is located in the village of Rejmyre in Sweden within its historic glassworks building founded in 1810. For founder Almqvist, distilling sustainably was never out of the question; her sustainable endeavours include composting botanicals, using 97% fossil-free energy, and responsibly harvested grain.”
Waste not, want not: the rise of discarded spirits
“Worldwide, edible food is being thrown away in huge amounts, but spirits brands are taking waste produce and creating impressive drinks.”